A Guide For Chief Communications Officers
JANUARY 20 - 24, 2025
Introduction
The past four years have seen significant change in the communications environment, including the evolution of the remit and responsibilities of Chief Communications Officers. A new survey by United Minds has revealed that a shifting CEO agenda is driving many of these changes to the communications function. CCOs now need to be able to speak the language of the P&L and demonstrate return on investment – both for the communications function, and for broader corporate initiatives they advise on.
The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting is an important opportunity for CCOs to discuss not only the broader macroeconomic and geopolitical issues of the day, but to deepen their understanding of how to help CEOs and leadership teams navigate these issues.
Davos 2025:
"Collaboration For The Intelligent Age”
Priority Events for Chief Communicators
To navigate the heightened stakes and ensure impact, companies and chief communicators will need a well-vetted strategy in how they engage the WEF and show up in Davos. We’ve outlined priority events for chief communicators and top considerations to ensure successful engagement at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.
*Note: Many events require advance invitation and RSVP. If you need support confirming attendance, please contact our team.
MONDAY, JANUARY 20:
MONDAY, JANUARY 20:
o Page Confidence in Business Roundtable, hosted by Qualcomm and sponsored by Stagwell
8:00-10:00 CET, *invitation required
o Page GenAI Beyond Efficiency, hosted by Hotwire
14:00-16:00 CET, Heimatmuseum, RSVP required here
o CNBC Welcome Drinks
17:00-19:00 CET, *invitation required
o CNBC Marketing.Media.Money: ‘Truth & Trust’ 19:30-22:00 CET, *invitation required
o Wall Street Journal Emerging Leaders Dinner *invitation required
o Politico U.S. Inauguration Watch Party *invitation required
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21:
o Navigating Volatility: The Evolving Role of Chief Communications Officers in 2025 and Beyond, with Weber Shandwick and Provoke 10:30-11:30 CET, Social Innovation House, Promenade 57, request invitation here
o Axios AI and the User Experience, hosted by Qualcomm 12:30-13:40 CET, Axios House: Promenade 69, within Qualcomm Haus, RSVP here
Priority Events for Chief Communicators
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21: Davos 2025: "Collaboration For The Intelligent Age”
MONDAY, JANUARY 20:
o Page AI and Reputation Management Roundtable, hosted by Qualcomm and sponsored by Burson *invitation required
o Page CCO Roundtable on Mental Health and Wellbeing, hosted by AXIS and KPMG at Wipro *invitation required
o Page Roundtable on AI Leadership in the Intelligent Age, hosted and sponsored by SAP 14:00-15:30 CET, *invitation required
o Bolstering your risk strategy to drive business resilience AI roundtable, hosted by Wipro and Weber Shandwick 14:00-15:00 CET, Wipro House: Promenade 74, request invitation here
o Page and FGS Dinner (open to press) 19:00-21:00 CET, FT House
o New York Times Media Dinner *invitation required
o Semafor Davos Media Party 18:30- Midnight CET, Semafor Haus: Grandhotel Belvédère, request invitation here
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22:
o Reuters Breakfast Forum 9:00-12:00 CET, *invitation required
o Wall Street Journal CMO Network Lunch 11:30-13:00 CET, *invitation required
o Fortune Media Lunch for Chief Communications Officers 12:00-13:30 CET, *invitation required
Davos 2025:
Priority Events for Chief Communicators
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22:
MONDAY, JANUARY 20:
o World Woman Foundation (events throughout day)
9:00-20:30 CET, Hotel Mountain Plaza, Oberwiesstrasse 3, RSVP here
o New York Times Debate 18:00 CET, *invitation required
o WSJ Annual Cocktail Reception 18:30-20:30 CET, *invitation required
o Trust in AI Panel Discussion, hosted by Page and KPMG Invitation Required
o Page Reception, hosted by IBM (open to press) Invitation Required
o Page Dinner for Trustees, Sponsors, and Key Prospects, sponsored by Team Farner 20:00-21:30 CET, *invitation required
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23:
MONDAY, JANUARY 20:
o Weber Shandwick AI Roundtable Dialogue: Navigating the new information environment 9:30-10:30 CET, request invitation here
o Weber Shandwick “Modern CEO Agenda” Panel, moderated by Stephanie Mehta (Fast Company) 11:00-12:00 CET, Social Innovation House: Promenade 57, *request invitation here
o CNBC Women in Leadership *invitation required
o Axios and Weber Shandwick Apertif Reception 15:00-17:00 CET, Axios House: Promenade 69, within Qualcomm Haus, RSVP here
o CNBC Annual Wrap Up Dinner 19:30-22:00 CET, *invitation required
Davos 2025: "Collaboration For The Intelligent Age”
Priority Convening Locations and Events
Key locations and events for chief communicators to engage with leading media figures and peers across the globe.
AXIOS HOUSE
SEMAFOR HAUS
WALL STREET JOURNAL HOUSE
SOCIAL INNOVATION HOUSE
BLOOMBERG HOUSE
Axios House returns to Davos for the third consecutive year where influential global leaders from AI, finance, technology and more will gather for signature newsworthy events. Located within Qualcomm Haus on the main promenade in Davos, Switzerland.
Semafor is hosting a world-class lineup of live journalism at the World Economic Forum 2025. Semafor will convene their inaugural haus at Davos
WSJ's home away from home where guests can catch up with peers and meet new ones.
A new meeting and networking hub for the social innovation community in Davos, led by Catalyst Now, the world’s largest non-profit network of social entrepreneurs and innovators.
Bloomberg hub where global leaders converge to chart a path forward. FT AT DAVOS
As in previous years, FT Live will host a number of events alongside the meeting, gathering global leaders in policy, business and finance to share insights on how to drive economic growth, navigate a volatile geopolitical climate and transition to a low carbon economy.
REUTERS AT DAVOS
Running alongside the World Economic Forum, Reuters@ Davos is organizing a series of invite-only meetings and discussions. These gatherings provide a premier platform for attendees to collaborate, address challenges, and share strategic insights with peers from various industries. CNBC LOUNGE AT THE BELVEDERE
Private meeting and networking space located on the second floor of the Belvedere Hotel. THE CNBC
Home to CNBC and NBCUniversal panel debates, fireside chats and client ‘Spotlights’. Located along the Promenade. CNBC
Used for invite-only breakfasts, lunches and dinners throughout the week. Located along the Promenade.
About TWSC & Page Society
The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC) – the strategic communications and consulting network – is made up of specialist creative, marketing, communications and consulting firms built for the era of earned. As veterans of WEF / Davos, Weber Shandwick’s experts are well-positioned as advisors and thought leaders on navigating the Forum - no matter your experience level - and will have a delegation on the ground to support.
Page Society is the premier global professional association for senior strategic communication leaders.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE? Contact Weber Shandwick: davos2025@webershandwick.com